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BOAT TRIM SYSTEM

BOAT TRIM SYSTEM
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VOLVO PENTA ACCESSORIES BOAT TRIM SYSTEM Enjoy a smoother ride, automatically The Boat Trim System (BTS) with its p atented interceptor technology gives you perfect control over pitch and heel with rapid response, quicker onto plane, lower fuel consumption and a more comfortable ride. Even better, add the Automatic Boat Trim option which takes over the task of keeping the boat c orrectly trimmed - automatically! Easy to install, corrosion free and virtually no maintenance is required. Intuitive and user-friendly control. Thanks to the interceptor technoogy l you get a smoother ride. The trim system, recom mended for speeds up to 45 knots, has all the ame pers formance qualities as conventional trim tabs plus the additional benefits of quicker response, less drag and compact design. Unlike conventional trim systems using hydraulics the system is operated electronically. As no hydraulic oil is used, there’s no risk of oil leakage in sensitive marine environments. YOU GET • Improved fuel efficiency. • Greater lift and less drag compared with conventional trim tabs. • Quickly onto the plane. • Intuitive, user-friendly control panel. • Automatic Boat Trim functionality (option)

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EASY TO OPERATE The Boat Trim System is easy to manually operate from the control panel. The trim indicators show the position of port and starboard interceptor units. With the four push buttons you adjust; bow down and bow up, list starboard and list port. Several control panels may be installed for multiple stations. To reduce the risk of damage and minimize marine growth, the blades are automatically retracted at engine shut off. AUTOMATIC BOAT TRIM OPTION The Automatic Boat Trim option further enhances comfort and safety. Just press the “A” button and the system automatically keeps the...

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The Boat Trim System is recommended for speeds up to 45 knots and ideal for outboard, inboard I/O and waterjet installations. SIZING GUIDELINES The following sizing recommendations are general and based on average performance for planing boats. You may need a larger interceptor configuration than recommended if the boat is underpowered relatively heavy, has a low cruising speed or has a high planing threshold. The interceptor units are available in two lengths; 300 mm and 450 mm. They may be installed individually or in pair. The largest possible interceptor blade surface suited to the...

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HOW TO ORDER There are two basic kits for single installation with one helm station and one optional Automatic Boat trim kit available for ordering. The kits and their content are: BTS 300 mm, Part No. 21534532 BTS 450 mm, Part No. 21534533 AUTOMATIC BOAT TRIM, Part No. 21561103 *** 2 Interceptor units, 300 1 Control panel 1 Control unit 2 Cables, 2,5 m 1 Cable, 5 m 2 Interceptor units, 450 1 Control panel 1 Control unit 2 Cables, 4 m 1 Cable, 9 m 1 GPS receiver 1 Attitude control unit 2 x 21527471 1 x 21809318 1 x 21546221 2 x 3817171 1 x 874789 2 x 21527472 1 x 21809318 1 x 21546221 2 x...

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